Castleman's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Castleman's Hill

Bradford-on-Tone, St. Giles church
Bradford-on-Tone, St. Giles church Credit: Martin Southwood

Castleman's Hill is a prominent hill located in Somerset, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 300 meters, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is named after the Castleman family, who were prominent landowners in the area during the medieval period.

Castleman's Hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the lush greenery of the hillside. The hill is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare plant species and a variety of birdlife.

At the summit of Castleman's Hill, visitors can find the ruins of an ancient fortification, believed to date back to the Iron Age. These archaeological remains provide a fascinating glimpse into the area's rich history and offer a unique opportunity to explore the past.

Overall, Castleman's Hill is a picturesque and historically significant landmark in Somerset, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the region.

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Castleman's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.99481/-3.1559727 or Grid Reference ST1822. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bradford-on-Tone, St. Giles church
Bradford-on-Tone, St. Giles church
Bradford-on-Tone: Sheppy’s Cider A cider production facility, museum of farm bygones and a shop at Three Bridges Farm. Established as a family business in 1917. See [/ <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sheppyscider.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sheppyscider.com">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>]
Bradford-on-Tone: Sheppy’s Cider
A cider production facility, museum of farm bygones and a shop at Three Bridges Farm. Established as a family business in 1917. See [/ LinkExternal link]
Rumwell, near Taunton: The Rumwell Inn On the A38 Trunk Road, between Taunton and Wellington. Looking north east
Rumwell, near Taunton: The Rumwell Inn
On the A38 Trunk Road, between Taunton and Wellington. Looking north east
Bradford-on-Tone: Rumwell Farm Shop By the A38 between Taunton and Wellington. Looking north-north-west
Bradford-on-Tone: Rumwell Farm Shop
By the A38 between Taunton and Wellington. Looking north-north-west
Trull: Cutsey House With farm buildings beyond, many now converted to residential accommodation. Looking north west
Trull: Cutsey House
With farm buildings beyond, many now converted to residential accommodation. Looking north west
Trull: north from Cutsey View over farmland
Trull: north from Cutsey
View over farmland
Trull: Georges Farm Looking north east
Trull: Georges Farm
Looking north east
Trull: track to Castleman’s Hill Near Lipe Hill Lane, looking north-north-west with primroses and stitchwort still in flower in the hedgebank. The track is also a public footpath
Trull: track to Castleman’s Hill
Near Lipe Hill Lane, looking north-north-west with primroses and stitchwort still in flower in the hedgebank. The track is also a public footpath
West Buckland: footpath to Herswell Farm Near Middle Stoford, looking north east, with two stiles and decking over a stream between them
West Buckland: footpath to Herswell Farm
Near Middle Stoford, looking north east, with two stiles and decking over a stream between them
West Buckland: orchard Looking north, near Stoford Manor
West Buckland: orchard
Looking north, near Stoford Manor
Bradford-on-Tone: A38 Trunk Road at Roundhill Looking east-north-east towards Taunton on the old main road which was the main artery between the Midlands and the South West until replaced by the M5 Motorway in the 1970s
Bradford-on-Tone: A38 Trunk Road at Roundhill
Looking east-north-east towards Taunton on the old main road which was the main artery between the Midlands and the South West until replaced by the M5 Motorway in the 1970s
Bradford-on-Tone: Bradford Mills Now incorporated into the Mill House Equestrian Centre, the watermill has been largely gutted of machinery according to the owner. It was once powered by a leat from the river Tone: the weir still exists. The mill is now surrounded by paddocks and stables and is on private property, photographed with permission
Bradford-on-Tone: Bradford Mills
Now incorporated into the Mill House Equestrian Centre, the watermill has been largely gutted of machinery according to the owner. It was once powered by a leat from the river Tone: the weir still exists. The mill is now surrounded by paddocks and stables and is on private property, photographed with permission
Bradford-on-Tone: St Giles church Before the reformation the church was dedicated to St Mary. It dates from the 13th century. Looking north east
Bradford-on-Tone: St Giles church
Before the reformation the church was dedicated to St Mary. It dates from the 13th century. Looking north east
Trig Point 2740 Daws Green An unremarkable trig point buried in a hedge
Trig Point 2740 Daws Green
An unremarkable trig point buried in a hedge
Stonegallows The stone commemorates the fact that this was Taunton's execution site from 1575 to 1810. It is now a surprisingly salubrious residential area.
Stonegallows
The stone commemorates the fact that this was Taunton's execution site from 1575 to 1810. It is now a surprisingly salubrious residential area.
Lane past Elms Farm The descent from Stonegallows Hill towards Ritherden's Farm is echoed by the distinctive stepped wall coping by the farm.
Lane past Elms Farm
The descent from Stonegallows Hill towards Ritherden's Farm is echoed by the distinctive stepped wall coping by the farm.
White Steading The field path from Ritherden's Farm approaches Hele Hill. White Steading is one of a small scatter of houses on this eminence above the Tone.
White Steading
The field path from Ritherden's Farm approaches Hele Hill. White Steading is one of a small scatter of houses on this eminence above the Tone.
River Tone The river, with trees along its banks, is flowing towards the camera. This scene is about a kilometre downstream from the bridge at Bradford-on-Tone.
River Tone
The river, with trees along its banks, is flowing towards the camera. This scene is about a kilometre downstream from the bridge at Bradford-on-Tone.
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Castleman's Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST1822 (Lat: 50.99481, Lng: -3.1559727)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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